1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 950 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
