1970 Honda Z vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 664 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
