1998 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Alero | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
