1978 Toyota Corona vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1999 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 1999 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 730 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
