1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Carina | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Carina | 120 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |