2008 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 735 | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |