2001 BMW 735 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 785 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 735 | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |