2006 BMW 545 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1982 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1986 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |