2001 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 31 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 925 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |