1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Celebrity | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
