1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 61 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
