1993 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 100 NX | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 100 NX | Celica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
