1972 BMW 2002 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 BMW 2002 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 2002 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 BMW 2002.
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, 1972 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 2002 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2002 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
