2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Fiat Doblo is newer by 24 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 288 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Doblo (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Doblo | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Doblo | Celica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |