1976 Toyota Celica vs. 1977 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Toyota Celica | 1977 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Celica | 181 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |