2009 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |