1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 619 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 506 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |