1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Hilux 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |
