1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1995 Buick Roadmaster and 1995 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. (196 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1995 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
