1971 BMW 3 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1971 BMW 3 1978 Toyota Corona
Make BMW Toyota
Model 3 Corona
Year Released 1971 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 2189 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1165 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2530 mm


 

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