1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 370 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
