1998 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 20 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 779 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:
1998 BMW 730 | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 966 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 |