2009 BMW 750 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1968 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 1968 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model 750 Corolla
Year Released 2009 1968
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1077 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 363 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L