2007 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 29 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 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 520 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, 2007 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
