1993 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1993 BMW M5 and 1993 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M5 | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |