1988 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 BMW 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 320 (150 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 320 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Carina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |