1987 Toyota Camry vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. Both 1987 Toyota Camry and 1994 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,973 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (83 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Celica weights approximately 27 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. 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, 1994 Toyota Celica (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (164 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Camry | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
