1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 15 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Roadmaster | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3294 mm |
