2002 BMW 332 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 23 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 690 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 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 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:
2002 BMW 332 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 332 | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |