1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 6 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |
