2001 BMW X5 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2001 BMW X5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
