2002 Honda Inspire vs. 1984 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2002 Honda Inspire is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Inspire (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica.

Because 1984 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Inspire (401 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Inspire has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Inspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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