1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.

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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model Veritas Rennsportwagen Corolla
Year Released 1949 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1040 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2410 mm


 

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