1996 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 17 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), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 550 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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
