2009 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1973 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 525 (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
