1972 Buick GS vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Buick GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 574 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
