1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 635 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Celica | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2979 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
