1983 BMW 323 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 173 kg more than 1983 BMW 323.
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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 323 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Celica |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |