1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 34 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Fit weights approximately 32 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 2012 Honda Fit 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. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Fit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
