1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Roadmaster | Sky |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |