2009 Toyota Venza vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 31 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Venza | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venza | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
