2008 BMW 523 vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
