1971 Buick GS vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 452 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
