1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada 2107 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | 2107 | Celica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |