1980 BMW 628 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 BMW 628 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 1980 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
