1999 BMW X5 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 BMW X5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 BMW X5. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 BMW X5 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
