1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 825 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | M3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
