2008 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1976 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
