1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 62 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1256 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
