1975 BMW 315 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 315 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |