2009 BMW 130 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 35 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1974 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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |