2009 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |