2006 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1978 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |