1978 Toyota Tercel vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Tercel | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Xedos |
| Model | Tercel | 9 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
