1983 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 725 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |