2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 29 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LaCrosse | Celica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
