1998 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 549 kg more than 1979 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 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
