1998 BMW 740 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1994 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2590 mm |
