1996 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1110 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 840 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |