1985 BMW 324 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 324 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
