1992 BMW 316 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1992 BMW 316 is newer by 9 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 316 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 316 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Celica |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |