1998 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |