2002 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |