2009 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1977 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
