2001 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |