2008 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 38 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 785 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, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2008 BMW 325 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. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 147 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 | 1555 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |