1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Corsa | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3564 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3009 mm |
