2007 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1959 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
