2009 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1972 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
