1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.

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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Aston Martin V8 1981 Toyota Celica
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model V8 Celica
Year Released 1977 1981
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5339 cc 2759 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 340 HP 114 HP
Torque 542 Nm 197 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm


 

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