1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2800 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2800 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 2800 | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |