1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 18 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 60 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 327 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadmaster | CC |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2711 mm |