1996 BMW 540 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 11 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 650 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | Celica |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |