1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 169 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Roadmaster | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |