2005 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Celica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |