1978 BMW B7 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | B7 | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 970 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |