1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 589 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |