1988 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 21 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 830 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
