1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Buick Roadmaster 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Buick Toyota
Model Roadmaster Condor
Year Released 1994 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5732 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 256 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1495 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm


 

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