1990 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 2,252 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1973 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 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2252 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
