2004 BMW 120 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Corona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |