1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1983 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
