1977 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |