2009 BMW 128 vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 128 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |