1980 BMW 628 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1983 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |