1994 BMW 740 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 22 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 837 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
