2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa

To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 867 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Buick Park Avenue 1982 Toyota Corsa
Make Buick Toyota
Model Park Avenue Corsa
Year Released 2002 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1450 cc
Horse Power 205 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2510 mm


 

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