2007 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
