1992 BMW 545 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |