2006 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 708 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |