1987 BMW 324 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 324 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |