1975 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
