1996 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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 Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hi-Ace | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
