2012 Buick Verano vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Verano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Verano weights approximately 487 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Buick Verano (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Verano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Verano | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Verano | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
