1997 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 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 |
