2009 BMW M6 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1994 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |
