1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | 630 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |
