1996 Citroen ZX vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Citroen ZX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | ZX | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
