1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1979 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
