1995 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |