1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 45 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 745 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corona | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1857 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
