1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 320 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
