1998 Proton Saloon vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Proton Saloon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Proton Saloon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Proton Saloon | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Saloon | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
