1986 Toyota Celica vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 490 kg more than 1986 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Celica | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
