1996 BMW 735 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1974 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 735 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
