1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 835 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Celica | 640 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
