1994 BMW 740 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Corona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |