2005 BMW 760 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1964 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 760 1964 Toyota Corona
Make BMW Toyota
Model 760 Corona
Year Released 2005 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6129 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2160 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L