1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 7 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | Silvia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 271 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 | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |