1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |