2007 BMW 335 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
