2005 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |