1995 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 575 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.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |