2005 MCC ForTwo vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 27 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC ForTwo | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2510 mm |
