1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 295 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |