1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1076 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
