1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corsa | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corsa | X5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4400 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2934 mm |
