1971 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
