2006 BMW 645 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1978 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 645 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |