1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 672 kg more than 1979 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
