2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 21 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 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 167 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
