1977 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1592 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 2011 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Celica | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Celica | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
