1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 7 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 171 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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, 2001 Honda Fit, 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Fit |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
