2011 BMW 123 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 513 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 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 123 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 123 | Corona |
Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |