2009 BMW M3 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
