2012 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
