2006 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 550 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, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |