1962 BMW 700 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 700 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |