2009 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 665 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |