2006 BMW 116 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 29 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 2006 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |