2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
