1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1075 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 535 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2968 mm |
