2008 Toyota Hilux vs. 1975 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 673 kg more than 1975 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 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Hilux | 1975 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hilux | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
