2006 GMC Savana vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Celica. (159 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1989 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2380 mm |
