1992 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1980 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
