1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 287 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadmaster | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
