1982 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
