1989 BMW 518 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Because 1989 BMW 518 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 1989 BMW 518. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 518 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
