2011 BMW Z4 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2510 mm |
