1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa 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 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
