1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | Frontier |
Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |