2007 BMW M vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |