1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
