1983 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 976 kg more than 1983 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Celica | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Celica | Colorado |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |