1979 BMW 633 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1973 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 633 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |
