1974 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 2 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 1,705 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
