1995 BMW CLS vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 12 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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 CLS (260 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
