2012 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5072 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
