2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 122 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tundra | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
