1968 Toyota Corona vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 124 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corona | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1858 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
