1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Roadmaster | GTO |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 496 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |