1996 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 793 kg more than 1970 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 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |