2009 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 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 330 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1986 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 172 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |