2001 BMW Compact vs. 1996 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 5 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 63 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 1996 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1996 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Compact | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
