1981 Toyota Celica vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 346 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Celica | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Celica | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
