1998 BMW 845 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1977 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 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 845 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 845 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 845 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
