1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 405 kg more than 1981 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
