2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 28 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 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
