2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 551 kg more than 1981 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |