1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW Z3 weights approximately 490 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 Z3 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
