1999 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 320 weights approximately 420 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, 1999 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 320 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
