1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1994 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 1994 Buick Roadmaster and 1994 Dodge Neon were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Neon. (129 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1994 Dodge Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Neon. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Neon 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 | 1994 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Roadmaster | Neon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
