1995 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 10 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1985 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
