1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 428 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Mini Metro | Celica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
