2001 Subaru Impreza vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Subaru Impreza 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
