1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 135 weights approximately 830 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, 2011 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 135 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
