1999 Lancia Dialogos vs. 1981 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1999 Lancia Dialogos 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Dialogos weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.

Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Dialogos, 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (186 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dialogos.

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