1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 816 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 1967 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Reatta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 61 L |
