1995 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1995 BMW 318 and 1995 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 1995 BMW 318 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 1995 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |