1989 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series 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 2013 BMW 6 series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Carina | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2855 mm |
