2008 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |