1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Roadmaster | Estate |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |