1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 37 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 910 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 535 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2969 mm |
