2009 BMW 335 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 1999 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
