1983 Toyota Celica vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1995 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 1995 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Celica | 730 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |
