2001 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |