1987 BMW 750 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1975 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |