1962 BMW 502 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1962 BMW 502 is newer by 2 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 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 502 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 502 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 502 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
