1999 BMW 328 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 328 (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 662 kg more than 1975 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 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 328 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 328 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |