1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 324 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
