1986 BMW M6 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
