1998 BMW 728 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1979 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 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 728 | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |