1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 1 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 2002 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |