1992 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 20 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
