1990 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 10 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 687 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |