2008 GMC Savana vs. 1976 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1461 kg more than 1976 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, 2008 GMC Savana (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica. 2008 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 GMC Savana 1976 Toyota Celica
Make GMC Toyota
Model Savana Celica
Year Released 2008 1976
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 195 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2577 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 58 L


 

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