1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 16 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 789 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Roadmaster | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
