2012 BMW 335 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
