1974 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
