1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. 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 119 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1970 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
