1981 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1981 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 2010 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Carina | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | 535 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
