1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1985 Buick Wildcat and 1985 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 330 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Wildcat | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
