2009 BMW 335 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 14 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 467 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
