1994 BMW 518 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 518 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 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, 1994 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
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 | 1160 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |