1977 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Celica |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |