1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 34 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 555 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Celica | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1693 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
