1971 BMW 3 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
