1977 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 465 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1977 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick Skyhawk | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Skyhawk | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2380 mm |