1983 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 874 kg more than 1981 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
