1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1982 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
