2008 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |