1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3.3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |