2007 BMW 328 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
