1992 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1972 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 46 L |