1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 15 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 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Step Wagon | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
