2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2640 mm |
