1990 Holden Apollo vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 9 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, 1990 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Apollo | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Apollo | Celica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |