2009 BMW 128 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 29 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
