1974 BMW 3 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
