1974 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1974 BMW 3 and 1974 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 124 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1974 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |