2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
