2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 490 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
