2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Kamal | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
