1985 Toyota Celica vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 135 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Celica | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
