1999 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1970 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |