1992 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 14 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 165 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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |