1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 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 10 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |