1984 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 5 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1979 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 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
