1999 BMW 328 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 328 (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 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 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 328 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1002 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 |
