2002 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion is newer by 21 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 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 206 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Dion | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Dion | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
