1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2470 mm |
