1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 17 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 3,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (190 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 671 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.
Because 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm). This means 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Celica | 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Toyota | Jeep |
Model | Celica | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |