1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |