1990 BMW 316 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 18 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1972 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |