1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2002 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2002 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 7 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, 2002 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1995 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac DeVille. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2002 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Roadmaster | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
