1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2002 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
