2008 BMW 550 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1980 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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
