2006 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
