2005 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
