1952 BMW 340 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 340 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 340 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2340 mm |