1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 15 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 918 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4326 mm |
