2009 BMW 135 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 135 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |
