1953 BMW 340 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 340 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 BMW 340 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 340 | Celica |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |