2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
