1993 BMW 856 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 856 | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |