1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 18 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, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 608 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | NV |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |