2009 BMW 116 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 360 kg more 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1986 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |