1979 BMW 633 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 633 | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |