1997 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 27 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1245 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
