1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Roadmaster | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
