1976 Toyota Celica vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 486 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Because 1976 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (248 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Celica | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
