1989 Plymouth Laser vs. 1976 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1989 Plymouth Laser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Laser (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Laser weights approximately 114 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 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 1976 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Laser, 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, 1989 Plymouth Laser (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.

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