1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1975 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Buick Roadmaster 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Buick Toyota
Model Roadmaster Corona
Year Released 1991 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm


 

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