1995 BMW 528 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 16 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 615 kg more 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:
1995 BMW 528 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 528 | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |