1994 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1977 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:
1994 BMW 740 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Carina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |