1979 BMW 725 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 725 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
