1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Ritmo and 1981 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Ritmo | Celica |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |