2005 BMW 525 vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1962 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1962 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1962 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |