1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Caprice |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |