2007 BMW Convertible vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 610 kg more than 1994 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, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina. 2007 BMW Convertible has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Convertible | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |
