1996 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 17 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 2013 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Celica | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
