2009 BMW 125 vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior

To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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