1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Buick Cielo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Cielo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
