1998 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1969 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 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |