1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 19 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 9 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 457 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Roadmaster | S60 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
