1988 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Carina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |