1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1900 mm |