1996 BMW 325 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 21 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 385 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 325 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
