1993 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1993 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |