1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 1995 Buick Roadmaster and 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 205 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1995 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadmaster | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
