1974 BMW 3 vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 397 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
