2011 BMW 1 Series vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 33 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 1 Series | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1 Series | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2530 mm |
