1989 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1979 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |