2008 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 27 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |