2008 BMW 540 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 820 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1407 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |