1997 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 BMW M3 and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
Because 1997 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M3 (236 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
