1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Roadmaster | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |