1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1165 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 |