1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 860 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Dinan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |