1990 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 362 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
