1977 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 4 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 368 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
