2009 Nissan Quest vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 584 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
