1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 8 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 193 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2004 Daihatsu Naked, 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Daihatsu Naked | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Roadmaster | Naked |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |