2009 BMW 528 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1975 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 528 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |