1981 Toyota Celica vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (87 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Corolla (221 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Celica | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
