1994 BMW 854 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1969 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 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 854 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |