1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
