2005 BMW 745 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 745 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |