2000 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 6 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 495 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, 2000 BMW 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
