1971 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
