1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Opti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Opti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Roadmaster | Opti |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
