1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 5 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 69 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 105 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Roadmaster | Safari |
Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |