2005 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1982 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 M3 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |