1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Z3 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 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 Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Z3 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z3 | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |