2009 BMW 335 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 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 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 2009 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
