1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder weights approximately 14 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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Pronto Spyder | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
