1989 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 316 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 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, 1989 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 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 | 1080 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |