1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2497 mm |
