1988 BMW M3 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 13 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 170 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |