2000 Subaru Outback vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Subaru Outback is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Outback weights approximately 140 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1987 Toyota Celica (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Outback | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
