1959 BMW 700 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.

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