2001 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 28 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1100 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 |