1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 20 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 3 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2171 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
