1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 13 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 46 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Roadmaster | IS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
