2009 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 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 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 1978 Toyota Corona
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Corona
Year Released 2009 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2189 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1165 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2530 mm


 

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