1970 Datsun 240Z vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Datsun 240Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Datsun 240Z would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 232 kg more than 1970 Datsun 240Z.
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, 1970 Datsun 240Z (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Datsun 240Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 240Z | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Datsun | Toyota |
| Model | 240Z | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
