1996 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |