1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1968 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 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corona | 2011 BMW 128 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Corona | 128 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |