1981 Toyota Celica vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 27 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Celica | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ascari |
| Model | Celica | A10 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2636 mm |
