1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Roadmaster | Estate |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
