1999 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 18 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |