2012 BMW 116 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 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, 2012 BMW 116 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
