2009 BMW 118 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |