2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 430 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Alpina | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
