1955 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 815 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
