2000 Honda City vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | City | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |