2008 Honda Element vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
