1999 Audi R8R vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 946 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi R8R | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | R8R | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |