1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 183 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 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 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Roadmaster | MR2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 131 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |