1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 645 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
