2003 BMW 760 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 BMW 760 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1968 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 760 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 760 | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |