1994 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 1 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 1 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
