2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 825 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Quantum | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
