2000 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 2000 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 316 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |