2009 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 38 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 800 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |