2009 BMW X6 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (401 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1993 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 X6 (610 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
