1996 Toyota Celica vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica, 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Toyota Celica 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Celica Corolla
Year Released 1996 1975
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1986 cc 1165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 173 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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