2007 BMW 335 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1969 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |