1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 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 51 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
