1991 BMW 518 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 13 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Celica |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |