1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 23 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 364 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
