2007 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 580 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |