1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 30 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Celica | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2970 mm |
