2006 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
