1992 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 14 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 864 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.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 740 1978 Toyota Carina
Make BMW Toyota
Model 740 Carina
Year Released 1992 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm


 

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