1999 BMW 323 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 637 kg more than 1973 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |