2008 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 28 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 505 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, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2008 BMW 325 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. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
