1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 5 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 70 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 105 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Roadmaster | Safari |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |