1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 6 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 88 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 BMW 320. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 BMW 320 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Roadmaster | 320 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |