1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 84 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 494 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadmaster | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2460 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
