1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 32 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 957 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Celica | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2893 mm |
