1995 BMW S3 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | S3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |