1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1987 Buick Century

To start off, 1987 Buick Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Century (125 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Century, 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, 1987 Buick Century (220 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1987 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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