1998 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |