1989 Honda Integra vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Honda Integra is newer by 11 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Integra | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Integra | Celica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |