2007 BMW 328 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
