1994 BMW 740 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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) has 223 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 807 kg more than 1980 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |