1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1971 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 550 kg more than 1971 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, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3200 CS | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
