1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 33 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 743 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Celica | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2696 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
