1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 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 29 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
