1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1971 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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corona | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Corona | 525 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |