1973 BMW Touring vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Celica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
