2005 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |