1996 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Celica | 5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
