1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1969 BMW 2800 and 1969 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 2800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |