2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 126 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avanza | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
