1975 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 318 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 318 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 318 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 318 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
