1972 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 424 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |