1991 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 730 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |