2009 BMW 535 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 535 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 535 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |