2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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:
2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | R 390 GT1 | Celica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |