1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
