1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Toyota Solara 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 94 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 675 kg more than 2003 Toyota Solara. 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, 2003 Toyota Solara, 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Solara. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Solara 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 Solara | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Solara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
