1972 Toyota Corona vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Corona | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Corona | 330 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2770 mm |