2008 BMW 530 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1974 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1290 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |