1982 BMW 328 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1979 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1982 BMW 328 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model 328 Corolla
Year Released 1982 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 1452 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 210 Nm 116 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 820 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2410 mm


 

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