1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2013 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Carina | X5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
