1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | Volga | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
