1994 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 BMW 318 is newer by 13 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 318 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |