1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1999 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 133 more horse power than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. 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, 1999 Honda Step Wagon, 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Roadmaster | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |