1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 663 kg more than 1980 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corona | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
