2009 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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 330 (315 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |