1977 BMW 628 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1977 BMW 628 and 1977 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1977 BMW 628 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |