1988 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Celica |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |