2006 BMW 130 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 28 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |