1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 815 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 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 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 5 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corona | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |
