2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Avalanche | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |