2005 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1973 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 M3 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |