2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2620 mm |
