1985 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 120 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
