1996 BMW 528 vs. 1994 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 BMW 528. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1994 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 528 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
