1996 BMW 840 vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1962 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1962 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1962 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 840 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
