1994 BMW 518 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Corona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |