2008 BMW X5 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |
