1999 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 54 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Nubira | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
