1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 5 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 544 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3.3 | Carina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |