1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 3 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 90 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.
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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Venturi | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
