1998 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
