1966 Toyota Corona vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corona | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corona | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |