1960 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 135 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 2011 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Corona | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 135 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
