2003 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 1016 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, 2003 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |