1995 BMW 528 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 595 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 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
