2006 BMW 120 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 42 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 865 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, 2006 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |