1983 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |