2001 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |