1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 11 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (363 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | S |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
