2010 Toyota Tundra vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Celica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
