1980 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |