2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1984 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Celica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2620 mm |
