2009 BMW 335 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1958 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |