2005 BMW 630 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 809 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 630 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |