2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Fiat Doblo is newer by 26 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 108 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Doblo, 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Doblo | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Doblo | Celica |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |