1988 BMW M3 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 7 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1981 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 M3 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
