1995 Nissan Sentra vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Nissan Sentra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra, 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sentra. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Sentra | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sentra | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |