1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 470 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Celica | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2820 mm |
