1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 735 kg more than 1986 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | New Yorker | Celica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2620 mm |
