1975 BMW 315 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 315 | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |