2006 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |