1983 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 BMW 325 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |