1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Javelin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Javelin would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 AMC Javelin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Javelin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Javelin weights approximately 177 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1972 AMC Javelin (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Javelin | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
