1992 BMW 740 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 13 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 849 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |