1998 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |