1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Celica | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Celica | Touareg |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2967 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |