1995 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
