2001 BMW M vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior

To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 BMW M.

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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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