1975 BMW 315 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 315 | Altezza |
Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |