2008 BMW 735 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1985 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 735 1985 Toyota Celica
Make BMW Toyota
Model 735 Celica
Year Released 2008 1985
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1587 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 120 HP
Torque 360 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.2 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 75 L


 

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