1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
