1957 BMW 600 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 585 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2590 mm |
