2004 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 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 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
