1984 BMW M6 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 4 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 551 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 955 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
