1981 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 3 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 120 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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Celica |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 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 | 1220 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |