2007 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |