1990 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Corolla | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | X3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
