1999 BMW 750 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 21 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 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 1058 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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
