2002 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |