2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 8 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Because 1987 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Tacuma | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
