1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1985 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Delta 88 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6965 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 638 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |
