2007 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 37 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), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 816 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |