1976 BMW 628 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |