1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 32 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 780 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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Celica | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3300 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3078 mm |
