2008 BMW 130 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2252 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |