1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 810 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 118 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
