2004 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 545 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |