2012 BMW X3 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
