2009 BMW 760 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 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 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 1140 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 760 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 760 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |