1997 BMW S3 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW S3 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | S3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
