1995 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 368 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |