1996 Toyota Cresta vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 374 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Cresta | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cresta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
