1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 2000 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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