1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1973 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 630 (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 630 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
