1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Corolla | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
