1995 BMW 317 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1976 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 317 | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |