2008 BMW 116 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1983 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, 2008 BMW 116 (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
