1973 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |