1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Buick Riviera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 579 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Corona 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 1965 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera, 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
