1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1332 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
