1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1602 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |