2009 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1975 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 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
