1996 BMW 540 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1975 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
