1985 Toyota Celica vs. 1973 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 16 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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, 1973 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Celica | 1973 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Celica | Centura |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
