1999 Toyota Venture vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Venture | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
