1990 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1990 BMW 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |