1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2253 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
