1972 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1980 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |