1963 BMW 700 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 282 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
