1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 82 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica 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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
