2009 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 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 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |