2008 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1964 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1395 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |