1998 Buick Signia vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1998 Buick Signia and 1998 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 565 kg more than 1998 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Signia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
