1979 BMW 633 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 6 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 370 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 633 | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |