2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 22 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
