2004 Nissan Pickup vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pickup is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pickup 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pickup | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
