1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
