2009 BMW M3 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 340 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1964 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 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |