1988 BMW 524 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1980 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 524 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |