2006 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1980 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 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |