1985 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 820 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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1985 Toyota Celica | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Celica | Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |