1998 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 5 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
