2002 BMW 332 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP) has 264 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 332 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |