2009 BMW 635 vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 635 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 1966 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 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 635 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
