1991 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 12 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 325 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 484 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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 325 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |