2008 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |