1990 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1981 Toyota Corona
Make BMW Toyota
Model 316 Corona
Year Released 1990 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1080 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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