1961 Austin 7 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 555 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |
