2001 BMW 318 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |