1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 590 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Dinan | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
