1974 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Celica | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Celica | 328 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
