2003 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |