1987 BMW 324 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 324 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
