1966 Audi Variant vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Audi Variant would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Audi Variant weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Audi Variant (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Audi Variant | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Variant | Celica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
