1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1592 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1996 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 1996 Caterham 7 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 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Roadmaster | 7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
