1977 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 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, 1977 BMW 520 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |