1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1600 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1600 | Carina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |