1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 16 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
