2005 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 24 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 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 | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |