1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 137 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 638 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Roadmaster | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
