1977 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 BMW 530 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 1977 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
