2005 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1970 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |