1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 4 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Century |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3376 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
