2001 BMW L7 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1961 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 L7 (350 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1961 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1961 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 BMW L7 1961 Toyota Corona
Make BMW Toyota
Model L7 Corona
Year Released 2001 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 1453 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 328 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 116 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 7.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 980 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L