2000 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 BMW 520 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 520 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 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, 2000 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 520 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |