1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 33 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Venza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3456 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
