2006 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 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 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
