1961 Simca Plein Ceil 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 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Simca Plein Ceil. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca Plein Ceil | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Plein Ceil | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
