1962 BMW 700 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 160 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
