1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 850 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Corolla | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Corolla | 530 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |