1976 Toyota Celica vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1976 Toyota Celica and 1974 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Celica | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
