2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 9 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1996 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
