1998 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |