1985 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 316 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1967 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, 1985 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |