1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 16 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 70 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 2011 Toyota Sienna, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
