1992 BMW 332 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 332 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
