2004 BMW 645 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 645 | Corona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |