2007 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 1085 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |