2009 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
