1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
