1984 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1984 BMW 318 1969 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model 318 Corolla
Year Released 1984 1969
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1766 cc 1077 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 103 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 700 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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