1999 BMW 730 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1974 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 730 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |