1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion 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 123 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion, 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Roadmaster | Dion |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
