2006 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 905 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 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
