2007 BMW 116 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
