1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 33 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 605 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
