1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 11 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 41 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
