2009 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 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 330 (315 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1453 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
