2001 BMW 325 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 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 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 325 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |