2007 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1465 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |