2002 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 25 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1061 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |