1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | S |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
