1962 BMW 700 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 550 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2620 mm |
