1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1602 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |