1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Carina |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
